Fluval 404 or Filstar XP3?

[abelman]

I was wondering if anyone could recommend either of these cannister filters over the other
thanks

 

[grimlock3000]

Filstar. Check reviews at www.cichlidforum.com.

 

[grimlock3000]

fluval
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/reviews/view_product_review.php?id=888&pg=all

filstar
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/reviews/view_product_review.php?id=310&pg=all

 

[abelman]

thanks, that's helpful

Now how about the Via Aqua 750 vs. the Filstar XP3?

 

[grimlock3000]

I would try a Via Aqua myself if it was a second filter

 

[abelman]

thanks, do have any idea which one's quieter (Filstar or Via Aqua)?

 

[oscarbreeder]

FLUVAL 404!!

It is a great filter with lots of room for media and it is easy to clean.
I have one on my 180 and it works great.

 

[grimlock3000]

The Via Aqua is probably more quiet.

 

[oscarbreeder]

My 404 dosent make a sound unless the water level is low then you can hear the splashing.
Other then that I cant hear it run.

 

[krap101]

is via aqua really the name or just like...a part of the sentence.

 

[pondmom]

Fluval 404

I use 2 on my 125gal
Quiet and easy to clean!!

 

[oscarbreeder]

Via Aqua is a brand name.

 

[saberry]

Eheim makes some of, if not the best canister filters available. While you may not find them at your local Petsmart, they can be had pretty reasonably online.
You might try: http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/category.xml?pcid1=2885;category_id=1711